Seattle Police Department, Washington
End of Watch: Tuesday, October 26, 1976
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: October 26, 1976
Weapon Used: Automobile; Commercial
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer Jerry Wyant was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a tractor-trailer at the intersection of First Avenue South and South Dawson Street at about 12:05 pm.
Officer Wyant had served with the Seattle Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons.